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The Craft of the Cocktail

by Dale DeGroff
Aggregate Editorial Score15/100
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Published 2002480 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Craft of the Cocktail by Dale DeGroff is a landmark work of cooking & food, first published in 2002. Dale DeGroff, known as King Cocktail, helped launch the modern cocktail renaissance from his post at the Rainbow Room. This beautifully illustrated book shares his philosophy of fresh ingredients, proper technique, and respect for classic recipes. Themes of cocktails, bartending, fresh ingredients run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorDale DeGroff
Published2002
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages480
Category🍳 Cooking & Food
ISBN9780609608753
Editorial Score15/100
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Editorial Assessment

Dale DeGroff is often credited as the single most important figure in the American cocktail revival. His work at the Rainbow Room in the 1980s and 1990s re-established the principle that cocktails should be made with fresh juice and quality spirits. The Craft of the Cocktail distills decades of professional experience into a comprehensive and beautifully presented manual.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Craft of the Cocktail about?

The Craft of the Cocktail by Dale DeGroff is a comprehensive bartending manual from the father of the modern cocktail renaissance, covering fresh ingredients, proper technique, and respect for classic recipes.

Who wrote The Craft of the Cocktail?

The Craft of the Cocktail was written by Dale DeGroff, known as King Cocktail, an American bartender who helped launch the modern cocktail movement from the Rainbow Room in New York. First published in 2002.

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What category is The Craft of the Cocktail?

The Craft of the Cocktail is classified as Cooking & Food. Recipes, food culture, and culinary history.

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